Professional Development

Professional Development Training

Training in communication, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. These are the durable skills that make people better at their jobs. Practitioner-led courses that build the habits your performance reviews keep asking for.

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  • 7 Courses
  • HRCI Approved
  • SHRM Preferred
  • Live + Virtual + On-Demand
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Courses in this topic

7 courses in Professional Development

Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
Mastering Communication Skills
Next: Dec 7 · 3 upcoming dates
$339 non-member · $269 member
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Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
Advanced Communication Skills for the Workplace
Next: Dec 2 · 4 upcoming dates
$489 non-member · $409 member
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Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
The Art of Effective Email Communication
Next: Nov 17 · 4 upcoming dates
$359 non-member · $299 member
Only 5 seats left on Nov 17
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Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
Presentation Skills
Next: Jan 28, 2027 · 5 upcoming dates
$359 non-member · $299 member
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Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
Noteworthy Presentations
Next: Apr 13, 2027 · 2 upcoming dates
$339 non-member · $269 member
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Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
Effective Time Management: Tools and Techniques for Success
Next: Nov 16 · 3 upcoming dates
$339 non-member · $269 member
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Instructor-ledFree with Class Pass
Customer Service Excellence
Next: Dec 2 · 1 upcoming date
$459 non-member · $339 member
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Research

What the research says about soft skills training

92%
Of talent professionals and hiring managers say strong soft skills are increasingly important
Source: LinkedIn Global Talent Trends 2019

In-person in Charlotte & Raleigh · live-virtual nationwide · trusted by Mecklenburg County, Markor & Concrete Supply.

Skills

Skills you’ll build across Professional Development courses

Named competencies you’ll build across these courses.

Business writing IntermediatePersuasive presentation AdvancedActive listening BeginnerEmotional intelligence IntermediateConflict de-escalation AdvancedTime blocking & prioritization IntermediateCritical thinking AdvancedProblem framing IntermediateInfluence without authority AdvancedCustomer empathy BeginnerManaging up IntermediateCross-generational communication IntermediateResilience & stress management BeginnerProject scoping IntermediateMeeting facilitation IntermediatePersonal brand BeginnerGiving & receiving feedback IntermediateAssertive communication IntermediateDecision frameworks AdvancedCareer navigation Beginner
How you’ll learn

Choose the format that fits your team

Catapult in-person professional development workshop
In-person workshopsHands-on sessions across NC, SC & VA
Live virtual Catapult professional development class
Live virtualThe same live class, streamed to your desk
Private Catapult professional development training for teams
Custom private trainingBring a cohort in-house, tailored to you
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Professional Development training

What skills does professional-development training build?
Communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and the durable soft skills that make every employee more effective, taught through practical, practitioner-led sessions.
Who is it for?
Any employee or team, at any level, looking to strengthen the everyday interpersonal skills that drive performance.
Where and how are classes offered?
Live in-person across NC, SC & VA, live virtual, or private for your team; many topics are also available as self-paced eLearning.
Do the courses carry HRCI or SHRM credit?
Most Catapult courses are approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credit; check each course page.

Reviewed by Karol Dixon, Senior HR Advisor, and Breni Malpass, Senior HR Advisor. See Catapult HR Advisors.

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Public course calendar

Upcoming Professional Development courses

Live, instructor-led sessions with open enrollment. Every course is delivered live online nationwide, and select courses also meet in person in Charlotte and Raleigh.

Influencing From Any Seat
Next: Nov 6 · 3 upcoming dates
$339 non-member · $269 member
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The Art of Effective Email Communication
Next: Nov 17 · 4 upcoming dates
$359 non-member · $299 member
Only 5 seats left on Nov 17
All Dates
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Next: Dec 1 · 3 upcoming dates
$339 non-member · $269 member
All Dates
Advanced Communication Skills for the Workplace
Next: Dec 2 · 4 upcoming dates
$489 non-member · $409 member
All Dates
Presentation Skills
Next: Jan 28, 2027 · 5 upcoming dates
$359 non-member · $299 member
All Dates
Mastering Communication Skills
Next: Dec 7 · 3 upcoming dates
$339 non-member · $269 member
All Dates
Nationwide

Professional Development training by state

Live online sessions are open to teams in every state, with private on-site delivery available. Choose your state for local sessions and details.

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Browse upcoming sessions, or talk to a Catapult HR Advisor about a custom Professional Development track for your organization.

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